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[[File:Types_of_Aphasia.png|600px|thumb|right|Source: National Aphasia Association]]  
[[File:Aphasia-test.png|600px|thumb|right|Aphasia picture naming test from Quick Aphasia Battery. Anomia
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[[Aphasia]] is a communication disorder. It results from damage or injury to language parts of the brain. It affects the ability to speak, read, or write. It is more common among older adults, in particular, and those who have suffered a stroke. Head trauma, [[brain]] tumors, or infections can also impact these same language parts of the brain.
[[Aphasia]] is a communication disorder. It results from damage or injury to language parts of the brain. It affects the ability to speak, read, or write. It is more common among older adults, in particular, and those who have suffered a stroke. Head trauma, [[brain]] tumors, or infections can also impact these same language parts of the brain.


The types of aphasia are clobal aphasia;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/global-aphasia/|title=Global Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref> Broca's aphasia ('non-fluent aphasia');<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/brocas-aphasia/|title=Broca's (Expressive) Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref> mixed non-fluent aphasia;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/mixed-non-fluent-aphasia/|title=Mixed Non-fluent Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref> Wernicke's aphasia ('fluent aphasia');<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/wernickes-aphasia/|title=Wernicke's (Receptive) Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref> anomic aphasia;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/anomic-aphasia/|title=Anomic Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref> primary progressive aphasia;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/primary-progressive-aphasia/|title=Primary Progressive Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref> and other varieties that "do not exactly fit into these categories."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-definitions/|title=Aphasia Definitions - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
The types of aphasia are:
*global aphasia;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/global-aphasia/|title=Global Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Broca's aphasia ('non-fluent aphasia');<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/brocas-aphasia/|title=Broca's (Expressive) Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
*mixed non-fluent aphasia;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/mixed-non-fluent-aphasia/|title=Mixed Non-fluent Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Wernicke's aphasia ('fluent aphasia');<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/wernickes-aphasia/|title=Wernicke's (Receptive) Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
*anomic aphasia;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/anomic-aphasia/|title=Anomic Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
*primary progressive aphasia (PPA);<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/primary-progressive-aphasia/|title=Primary Progressive Aphasia - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref> and  
*other varieties that "do not exactly fit into these categories."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-definitions/|title=Aphasia Definitions - National Aphasia Association|work=National Aphasia Association|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>


In order to distinguish [[Dysphagia|dyspha'''g'''ia]] (trouble with swallowing) and [[Dysphasia|dyspha'''s'''ia]] (language disorder), the medical world often calls dyspha'''s'''ia by the name aphasia.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ayushveda.com/healthcare/dysphasia.htm|title=Dysphasia - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment|website=www.ayushveda.com|access-date=2018-08-10}}</ref> However, while aphasia tends to "affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written",<ref name=":4" /> with dysphasia you will have those symptoms and trouble listening and doing numeral calculations.<ref name=":1" />  
In order to distinguish [[Dysphagia|dyspha'''g'''ia]] (trouble with swallowing) and [[Dysphasia|dyspha'''s'''ia]] (language disorder), the medical world often calls dyspha'''s'''ia by the name aphasia.<ref name="worrall2010">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27384070/</ref>


==Aphasia and ME/CFS==
==Aphasia and ME/CFS==
Aphasia and dysphasia symptoms, and [[word-finding problems]] in general are patient reported comorbidities of [[ME/CFS]] and [[fibromyalgia]]. However, neither ME/CFS or fibromyalgia has any research for these language impairments.
Aphasia and dysphasia symptoms, and [[word-finding problems]] in general are patient reported comorbidities of [[ME/CFS]] and [[fibromyalgia]]. However, neither ME/CFS or fibromyalgia has any research for these language impairments.{{citation needed|date=Oct 2021}}


==Presentation==
==Presentation==
Communication can be nearly impossible or very mild. The ability to retrieve names or objects, to put words together into sentences, or to read can all be affected. "More commonly, however, multiple aspects of communication are impaired, while some channels remain accessible for a limited exchange of information."<ref name=":0" />
Communication can be nearly impossible or very mildly affected. The ability to retrieve names or objects (anomia), to put words together into sentences, or to read can all be affected. "More commonly, however, multiple aspects of communication are impaired, while some channels remain accessible for a limited exchange of information."<ref name=":0" />


==Prevalence==
==Prevalence==
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*Trouble speaking
*Trouble speaking
*Struggling with finding the appropriate term or word.
*Struggling with finding the appropriate term or word
*Using strange or inappropriate words in a conversation.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.webmd.com/brain/aphasia-causes-symptoms-types-treatments#2-4|title=An Overview of Aphasia|work=WebMD|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Using strange or inappropriate words in a conversation.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.webmd.com/brain/aphasia-causes-symptoms-types-treatments#2-4|title=An Overview of Aphasia|work=WebMD|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}}</ref>


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==Learn more==
==Learn more==
*[https://www.verywellhealth.com/language-impairment-in-fibromyalgia-cfs-716024 Language Impairment in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.verywellhealth.com/language-impairment-in-fibromyalgia-cfs-716024|title=Do Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cause Language Problems?|last=Dellwo|first=Adrienne|author-link=Adrienne Dellwo|date=Feb 12, 2018|work=Verywell Health|access-date=2018-08-10|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=}}</ref>
*[https://https://www.aphasia.org/ National Aphasia Association]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphasia Wikipedia]


==See also==
==See also==

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Aphasia is a communication disorder. It results from damage or injury to language parts of the brain. It affects the ability to speak, read, or write. It is more common among older adults, in particular, and those who have suffered a stroke. Head trauma, brain tumors, or infections can also impact these same language parts of the brain.

The types of aphasia are:

  • global aphasia;[1]
  • Broca's aphasia ('non-fluent aphasia');[2]
  • mixed non-fluent aphasia;[3]
  • Wernicke's aphasia ('fluent aphasia');[4]
  • anomic aphasia;[5]
  • primary progressive aphasia (PPA);[6] and
  • other varieties that "do not exactly fit into these categories."[7]

In order to distinguish dysphagia (trouble with swallowing) and dysphasia (language disorder), the medical world often calls dysphasia by the name aphasia.[8]

Aphasia and ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

Aphasia and dysphasia symptoms, and word-finding problems in general are patient reported comorbidities of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. However, neither ME/CFS or fibromyalgia has any research for these language impairments.[citation needed]

Presentation[edit | edit source]

Communication can be nearly impossible or very mildly affected. The ability to retrieve names or objects (anomia), to put words together into sentences, or to read can all be affected. "More commonly, however, multiple aspects of communication are impaired, while some channels remain accessible for a limited exchange of information."[7]

Prevalence[edit | edit source]

Approximately 1 million people, 1 in 250 in the United States in 2015, are living with aphasia. There are 180,000 new cases annually. There are no significant differences in incidence in men and women. However, there may be differences by type and severity of aphasia as "Wernicke’s aphasia and global aphasia occur more commonly in women, and Broca's aphasia occurs more commonly in men."[9] Fifteen percent under the age of 65 experience aphasia after their first ischemic stroke but 43% for individuals age 85 and older.[9]

Presentation[edit | edit source]

The main symptoms of aphasia include

  • Trouble speaking
  • Struggling with finding the appropriate term or word
  • Using strange or inappropriate words in a conversation.[10]

It can also present when a patient has trouble understanding what others are saying, particularly when the person is tired or in a crowded or loud environment. Although thinking skills are not affected, the patient may have problems understanding written material and have difficulties with handwriting. Using numbers and doing simple calculations can also be a problem.[10]

Symptom recognition[edit | edit source]

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The Hummingbirds' Foundation for ME recognizes the patient reported symptoms of aphasia, Broca's due to "a complete inability to express language" and Wernicke's due to having "difficulty or an inability to understand speech" as part of their list of cognitive and neurological dysfunctions. [11] They also note word-finding difficulties under cognitive signs and symptoms.[12]

The Canadian Consensus Criteria lists difficulties with "word retrieval" under Neurological/Cognitive Manifestations as an optional symptom.

Notable studies[edit | edit source]

Possible causes[edit | edit source]

Some possible causes are:

  • brain injury and stroke are usually the cause of aphasia.
  • brain tumors
  • brain infection
  • dementia such as Alzheimer's
  • epilepsy or other neurological disorder.[10]

Other causes:

Temporary episodes can occur due to:

Potential treatments[edit | edit source]

Speech and language rehabilitation is usually a relatively slow process and although progress can be significant, "few people regain full pre-injury communication levels."[13]

It is important the therapy start early. Groups settings let patients try out their communication skills. Conversations, speaking in turn, clarifying misunderstandings, and fixing conversations are practiced in a safe setting.[13]

Currently, there are no medications to treat Aphasia but there are some studies looking into their use.

Learn more[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Global Aphasia - National Aphasia Association". National Aphasia Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  2. "Broca's (Expressive) Aphasia - National Aphasia Association". National Aphasia Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  3. "Mixed Non-fluent Aphasia - National Aphasia Association". National Aphasia Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  4. "Wernicke's (Receptive) Aphasia - National Aphasia Association". National Aphasia Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  5. "Anomic Aphasia - National Aphasia Association". National Aphasia Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  6. "Primary Progressive Aphasia - National Aphasia Association". National Aphasia Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Aphasia Definitions - National Aphasia Association". National Aphasia Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27384070/
  9. 9.0 9.1 "Aphasia: Incidence & Prevalence". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 "An Overview of Aphasia". WebMD. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  11. Overview: Cognitive signs and symptoms - What is M.E.? What are the main M.E. symptoms? - The Hummingbird Foundation
  12. Cognitive signs and symptoms - M.E. symptoms - The Hummingbird Foundation
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "Aphasia - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved August 10, 2018.